All information here does not guarantee acceptance to Disney Animation,
yet it provides a guideline for all who are interested in applying.
General Information on Applying to Disney Feature Animation
 
 

COMPUTER ANIMATION FACTS

Walt Disney Feature Animation has utilized computer animation since "The Great
Mouse Detective" in the early 1980s. With every film, Disney continues to forge
ahead with state-of-the-art technology. The artistic use of computers has
allowed Walt Disney Feature Animation to visually expand on the traditionally
animated films in a way that would not have been possible to do conventionally.

As the field and use of computer animation continues to grow, so does the need
for talented, creative people. The teams of CGI animators, modelers and
software developers are the driving force behind the computer graphic elements
in our animated feature films.

CGI Animators:

* Should have strong capabilities in animation, whether it be in
computer, stop motion or traditional forms.
* We are seeking individuals with an understanding of the following:
- Timing, Weight, Squash & Stretch, Overlap & Follow-through,
Model & Character, Action & Reaction, Anatomy, Positive &
Negative Shapes, Simplification, Texture, Details, Caricature,
Anticipation, Staging & Composition, Action, Working from
Extreme to Extreme, Depth & Volume, Beat & Rhythm, Arcs,
Solidity, Planes, Tension Direction, Perspective, Line &
Silhouette, Shape & Form, Pose & Mood.

CGI Modelers:

* Should have experience with computer graphics modeling packages
* Should have a sense of design and an ability to sculpt.
 

CGI Software Developers:

* Should have computer science, math or physics background.
* Should have a clear understanding of 3D graphics techniques.
 

Software Engineers:

* Should have a BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Electronic
Engineering or Computer Engineering
 

System Engineers:

* Must have an understanding of high level programming languages such
as C/C++.
* Must have an understanding of operating systems such as Unix and
Windows.
* Should have knowledge of various communications protocols.
* Should have experience writing interface drivers.

Send resume, video and portfolio (if applicable) to the address below. Videos
should be in NTSC or PAL standard. Please include an index of your video's
content and identify your specific contribution.
 

PORTFOLIO SUBMISSIONS

Portfolios should be carefully packaged and submitted to:

Walt Disney World Professional Staffing
Attention: Animation Division
P.O. Box 10,090
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 828-3103

Make sure a resume and short cover letter are included in your portfolio each
time you submit. Your portfolios will be with us for 4 to 6 weeks. If it is
not practical to send original work, good photocopies of your work is
preferred. Your portfolio will be evaluated by our Animation Staff.
Professional Staffing will return the portfolio to you, along with information
on how you may receive an individual critique of your work.

WE CANNOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ANY MATERIALS.

WHAT ABOUT COMPUTER ANIMATION?

Becoming a computer animator has changed drastically in the last few years.
Graphics and animation software have advanced to the point where less knowledge
of programming is necessary. While some knowledge of basic techniques and
program language is useful, computer animators, like conventional animators,
should emphasize the development of fundamental artistic skills. In fact,
artists looking for positions in computer animation at Disney are initially
evaluated by our artistic Review Board on the basis of their conventional art
training and animation skills.
 

IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS

Generally, people who are employed by Walt Disney Animation are American
citizens, or have been granted or have pending United States permanent
residence status. Without these qualifications, we cannot hire individuals to
work for us on an extended basis. Since training programs may result in
permanent hiring, this is also applicable for interns and other trainees.
Therefore, in order to qualify for a position on the Intern Program, or for
other staff positions, and individual would have to first establish their
ability to continue working in the United States on a permanent basis.

Occasionally, immigration arrangements can be secured for persons with
production experience who can firmly document pre-eminent achievement in the
animation field.